Since most young adult authors seem to be women, it’s only natural that the majority of main characters in YA is also female. Of course I’m not necessarily taking into consideration the many multiple-POV stories (even most of those start with the female character and in others), but in terms of my bookshelves, it’s definitely…

I think Beta Males get a bad rap. I mean, sure Alpha Males are usually dizzyingly hot with their risk-taking and power plays and general possessiveness, but there’s so also a lot to be said about the guy who’s funny and gentle and takes care of you. One of my favorite Beta Males in young…

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Hello fellow book lovers! Teen Lit Rocks is run by Sandie Chen, a professional book reviewer and film critic. Our contributors are all adult women (librarians, educators, mothers) hailing from across the U.S. and Canada who love to read YA. We support diversity in teen literature and can't wait to discuss our recommendations with you.